Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition: Ripples of Adventure

Exhibition

Catalog

JOJOnicle

Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition: Ripples of Adventure (荒木飛呂彦原画展　JOJO　冒険の波紋, Araki Hirohiko Genga-ten JoJo Bōken no Hamon) is a special exhibition that was originally held from August 24 to October 1, 2018 at the The National Art Center, Tokyo, Japan to celebrate JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's 30th Anniversary.

A second venue was opened in Osaka from November 24, 2018 to January 14, 2019. Another venue was held in Nagasaki from January 25 to March 29. A venue in Kanazawa was initially announced to be held from April 25 to May 23. However, it was postponed to a later date due to health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

On August 18, 2021 it was announced via Twitter from the official Exhibition account that the Kanazawa venue would be opening in 2022. Said new instance ran from April 30 to May 28, 2022.

Summary

Araki at the exhibition

Entrance to Nagasaki Exhibition

The event was announced on December 15, 2017. It encompassed the entirety of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's history and acted as a culmination of its 30 years of publication. Featuring original artwork from Hirohiko Araki, both old and new, the exhibition hall utilized various technologies to create the "largest displays in the history of the JoJo manga series."

This is the second time The National Art Center, Tokyo (Japan's largest museum) has held a personal exhibition for a Japanese manga artist, the first being Osamu Tezuka back in 1989.

In the press conference of this event held on June 21, 2018, an anime adaptation for Vento Aureo was revealed.

The exposition featured about 200 exhibits and 280 original drawings disposed into several different named spaces. New works of art such as sculptures by Motohiko Odani and Kunihiko Morinaga as well as a display by the visual design group WOW were displayed alongside Araki's drawings and paintings.

One of the key features of the exposition is a series of twelve canvas 2 meters high and 1.2 meters wide featuring several nearly life-sized characters disposed in a U shape to surround the visitors. The disposition aimed to put the characters in the same space as the visitors. Its name and theme is "There's Always a Traitor".

A lot of different merchandise were sold at the event, including keychains, wall posters, stickers, office materials, and the Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition: Ripples of Adventure Catalog with illustrations and manga panels.

Commentary from Hirohiko Araki

Commentary from Hirohiko Araki

TranslationTranscript

“

The Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition: Ripples of Adventure will be held this summer of 2018 at the National Art Center, Tokyo in Roppongi, Tokyo. It is a great honor for me to be able to unveil the culmination of JoJo's 30th anniversary in such a prestigious location. At the same time, I also feel nervous. The essence of what JoJo aims to depict is "spiritual growth" through every phenomenon in the world, and through the battles between good and evil. In this original art exhibition, the idea is for the characters and their guardian spirits to gather together at the same time and place. I am also planning to draw several new pieces for the exhibition. Please look forward to next summer.

”

—Hirohiko Araki

“

このたび2018年夏―
“荒木飛呂彦原画展 JOJO 冒険の波紋”を東京・六本木『国立新美術館』にて開催する運びとなりました。
大変に名誉ある場所でJOJO30周年の集大成を皆さまの前にご披露させて頂ける事は、本当に光栄であります。また同時に緊張も感じております。
JOJOが目指して描くものはこの世のあらゆる現象、そして善と悪の闘いを通しての「精神の成長」であります。今回の原画展では、そのキャラクターたちと守り神たちが、同じ時刻、同じ場所に会するイメージ。
―そして新作画の執筆も複数枚、計画しております。
皆さま、よろしければ来夏を楽しみにお過ごし下さい。

”

—Hirohiko Araki

Goods

A variety of goods were sold during the event, requiring a ticket to the event to purchase goods. These included posters as well as reproductions of some of Araki's work, clear files, postcards, towels, paint, keychains, charms, acrylic stands, nail clippers, brooches, bracelets, figures, plates, wallets, art frames, USB sticks, coasters, calendars, playing cards, glasses, paper weights, necklaces, magnets, iPhone cases, pouches, stickers, plushes, bags, cookies, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, candy, exhibition book and envelopes. New products were added in 2022 featuring decorative boxes, green tea, magnets, a desk mat and can badges.

Gallery

ExhibitionArtworkConcept ArtLawson × Ripples of Adventure

• 
  Grand Opening with Hirohiko Araki & Ryosuke Kabashima
• 
  "Banners of that fated blood" Exhibit
• 
  "There's Always a Traitor" Exhibit
• 
  Araki's layouts for Traitor Exhibit
• 
  Araki's tools for Traitor Exhibit
• 
  "JoJo Chronicles" Exhibit
• 
  "JoJo Chronicles" Exhibit #2
• 
  JoJo Manuscripts Exhibit
• 
  "JoJo's Design" Exhibit
• 
  Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan section of JoJo's Design Exhibit
• 
  "JoJo Road" Wall Exhibit
• 
  Statue Exhibit by Fashion company "ANREALAGE"
• 
  ANREALAGE Statues lit up
• 
  "Attracting Stand users" exhibit by Motohiko Odani
• 
  Motohiko Odani Statues #2
• 
  "Morph" Exhibit by Motohiko Odani
• 
  CGI Video Exhibit by WOW Studio
• 
  Merch Store
• 
  Nagasaki Exhibition Building
• 
  Promo Art #1
• 
  Logo
• 
  Message from Araki
• 
  Fliers from Jump Festa 2018
• 
  Updated "JoJo Chronicles" Exhibit Present at the Kanazawa Exhibition

• 
  DIO
• 
  Jotaro
• 
  Kanazawa exhibition visual
• 
  Nagasaki exhibition visual
• 
  Nagasaki exhibition ad poster
• 
  Exhibition canvas: Jolyne, Yasuho and Bruno
• 
  Gyro, DIO and Jotaro
• 
  Iggy, Kira and Weather Report
• 
  Josuke, Yukako and Kars

• 
• 

• 
  Lawson storefront
• 
  Lawson storefront
• 
  Lawson storefront
• 
  Postcard as a gift
• 
  Postcard as a gift
• 
  Acrylic Stand
• 
  Acrylic Stand
• 
  Acrylic Stand
• 
  Acrylic Stand
• 
  Acrylic Stand
• 
  Acrylic Stand
• 
  Acrylic Stand
• 
  Acrylic Stand
• 
  Towel & Case
• 
  Towel & Case
• 
  Towel & Case
• 
  Towel & Case
• 
  Towel & Case
• 
  Towel & Case
• 
  Towel & Case
• 
  Towel & Case
• 
  Clear File
• 
  Clear File
• 
  Clear File
• 
  Clear File
• 
  Clear File
• 
  Clear File
• 
  T-Shirt
• 
  Folding Container
• 
  Shopping bag

Merchandise

Various MerchandiseTowelsBags & PouchesDishesCharmsArt CoastersBadgesStickersClear FilesPostcardsPostersReproductionsClothingAcrylic StandsStationeriesFoodIllustration CardsCoffee Shop Gifts

• 
  JoJolion World Collectable Figure A
• 
  JoJolion World Collectable Figure B
• 
  JoJolion World Collectable Figure C
• 
  JOJOnicle
• 
  Ultra Jump May 2022 Ticket Holder
• 
  Stone Mask Paperweight
• 
  SBR Paperweight
• 
  Art Frame
• 
  Stone Ocean USB Card Stick A
• 
  Stone Ocean USB Card Stick B
• 
  Battle Tendency Glitter Gallery Art
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Glitter Gallery Art
• 
  Battle Tendency Acrylic Plate
• 
  Golden Wind Acrylic Plate
• 
  Daily Calendar
• 
  Johnny Joestar Magnet
• 
  Gyro Zeppeli Magnet
• 
  Desk Mat
• 
  Iggy Plush
• 
  Iggy Plush
• 
  Bookmarks and Luggage Tag
• 
  Nail Clippers With Bottle
• 
  Cosmetic Set
• 
  Hand Cream
• 
  Cosmetics Mirror
• 
  Lip Cream
• 
  Pin Set
• 
  Golden Wind Esthetic Foil
• 
  Golden Wind Esthetic Foil
• 
  Golden Wind Esthetic Foil
• 
  Golden Wind Esthetic Foil
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Smartphone Cover
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Smartphone Cover
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Smartphone Cover
• 
  Golden Wind iPhone 8 & 7 Case
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable Magnet
• 
  Jojo Playing Cards
• 
  Jojo Playing Cards
• 
  Jojo Playing Cards
• 
  Acrylic Block
• 
  Acrylic Block

• 
  Towel
• 
  Family Tree Towel
• 
  Tenugi Nagasaki
• 
  Tenugi Kanazawa
• 
  Handkerchief

• 
  Stardust Crusaders Tote Bag Front
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Tote Bag Back
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Tote Bag Inside
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Tote Bag Inside
• 
  Jojo Tote Bag Front
• 
  Jojo Tote Bag Back
• 
  Jojo Tote Bag Inside
• 
  Jojo Tote Bag Inside
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable Shoulder Pouch Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Inside
• 
  Inside
• 
  Iggy Tote Bag
• 
  Golden Wind Flat Pouch
• 
  Golden Wind Flat Pouch Back
• 
  Golden Wind Pouch Front
• 
  Golden Wind Pouch Back
• 
  Golden Wind Pouch Inside
• 
  Steel Ball Run Wallet A
• 
  Inside
• 
  Steel Ball Run Wallet B
• 
  Inside
• 
  Drawstring Bag
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable Lunch Bag

• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable Plate
• 
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Tea Cup Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Tea Cup Front
• 
  Back

• 
  Charm Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Metal DISC Keychain Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Back
• 
  Steel Ball Keychain
• 
  Stone Mask Keychain
• 
  Sex Pistols Charm Set
• 
  Coco Jumbo Keychain
• 
• 
  Arrow Charm

• 
  Art Coasters
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Art Coaster Box Set

• 
  Jojo Can Badges
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Golden Wind Can Badges
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 
  Jojo Travel Stickers
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Golden Wind Travel Stickers
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  JoJo Sketch Sticker Box
• 
  Sketch Sticker Part 1
• 
  Sketch Sticker Part 1
• 
  Sketch Sticker Part 3
• 
  Sketch Sticker Part 4
• 
  Sketch Sticker Part 5
• 
  Sketch Sticker Part 6
• 
  Sketch Sticker Part 7
• 
  Sketch Sticker Part 8
• 
  Golden Wind Stickers
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Tokyo Sticker Set
• 
  Osaka Sticker Set

• 
  Clear Files
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Tokyo Clear File
• 
  Osaka Clear File
• 
  Kanazawa Clear File
• 
  Kanazawa Clear File
• 
  Nagasaki Clear File
• 
  Nagasaki Clear File

• 
  Phantom Blood Postcard Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Battle Tendency Postcard Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Postcard Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable Postcard Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Golden Wind Postcard Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Stone Ocean Postcard Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Steel Ball Run Postcard Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
  JoJolion Postcard Set
• 
• 
• 
• 
  Tokyo Postcard
• 
  Osaka Postcard
• 
  Kanazawa Postcard
• 
  Kanazawa Postcard Back
• 
  Nagasaki Postcard
• 
  Nagasaki Postcard Back

• 
  Phantom Blood B2 Poster
• 
  Battle Tendency B2 Poster
• 
  Stardust Crusaders B2 Poster
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable B2 Poster
• 
  Vento Aureo B2 Poster
• 
  Stone Ocean B2 Poster
• 
  Steel Ball Run B2 Poster
• 
  JoJolion B2 Poster
• 
  Nagasaki Posters
• 
  Phantom Blood B2 Poster
• 
  Battle Tendency B2 Poster
• 
  Stardust Crusaders B2 Poster
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable B2 Poster
• 
  Vento Aureo B2 Poster
• 
  Stone Ocean B2 Poster
• 
  Steel Ball Run B2 Poster
• 
  JoJolion B2 Poster
• 
  Phantom Blood A1 Poster
• 
  Dio A1 Poster
• 
  Rohan Kishibe A1 Poster
• 
  Kanazawa A1 Poster
• 
  DIO Frame Art A
• 
  DIO Frame Art B
• 
  DIO Frame Art C
• 
  DIO Frame Art D

• 
  Jojo Reproduction
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Reproduction
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable Reproduction
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable Reproduction
• 
  Rohan Kishibe Reproduction
• 
  Vento Aureo Reproduction
• 
  Vento Aureo Reproduction
• 
  Steel Ball Run Reproduction
• 
  JoJolion Reproduction
• 
  Tokyo Key Art Reproduction
• 
  Osaka Key Art Reproduction
• 
  Kanazawa Key Art Reproduction
• 
  Nagasaki Key Art Reproduction
• 
  Phantom Blood Sketch Reproduction
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Sketch Reproduction
• 
  Vento Aureo Sketch Reproduction
• 
  JoJolion Sketch Reproduction
• 
  Jojo Sketch Reproduction

• 
  Phantom Blood T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Battle Tendency T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Stardust Crusaders T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Iggy T-Shirt
• 
  Jotaro T-Shirt
• 
  Dio T-Shirt
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Rohan Kishibe T-Shirt
• 
  Vento Aureo T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Stone Ocean T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Steel Ball Run T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  JoJolion T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Josuke T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Yasuho T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Tokyo T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Osaka T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Nagasaki T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Kanazawa T-Shirt Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Prosciutto Coach Jacket Front
• 
  Back
• 
  jojo villain Hoodie Front
• 
  Back
• 
  Giorno Brooch
• 
  Bucciarati Swarovski Bracelet
• 
  Bucciarati Swarovski Bracelet
• 
  Bucciarati Swarovski Bracelet
• 
  Bucciarati Swarovski Bracelet
• 
  Red Stone of Aja Necklace
• 
  Red Stone of Aja Necklace
• 
  Golden Wind Brooch

• 
  Stardust Crusaders Acrylic Mini Stands Set 1
• 
  Jotaro Kujo
• 
  Joseph Joestar
• 
  Muhammad Avdol
• 
  Hierophant Green
• 
  Silver Chariot
• 
  Tower of Gray
• 
  Dark Blue Moon
• 
  Strength
• 
  Ebony Devil
• 
  Yellow Temperance
• 
  Hanged Man
• 
  Empress
• 
  Wheel of Fortune
• 
  Justice
• 
  Lovers
• 
  Sun
• 
  Death Thirteen
• 
  High Priestess
• 
  Judgement
• 
  The World
• 
  Stardust Crusader Acrylic Mini Stands Set 2
• 
  Noriaki Kakyoin
• 
  Jean Pierre Polnareff
• 
  Iggy
• 
  DIO
• 
  Hermit Purple
• 
  The Fool
• 
  Star Platinum
• 
  Magician's Red
• 
  Tohth
• 
  Khnum
• 
  Geb
• 
  Sethan
• 
  Bastet
• 
  Anubis
• 
  Horus
• 
  Emperor
• 
  Osiris
• 
  Tenore Sax
• 
  Atum
• 
  Cream
• 
  Acrylic Diorama Stand
• 
• 

• 
  JOJO PAINT
• 
  Golden Wind Notebook
• 
  Golden Wind Notebook
• 
  Stone Ocean Notebook
• 
  Stone Ocean Notebook
• 
  Jojo Notebook
• 
  Jojo Notebook
• 
  Jojo Notebook
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Stamp Book
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Stamp Book
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Stamp Book
• 
  JoJolion Stamp Book
• 
  JoJolion Stamp Book
• 
  JoJolion Stamp Book
• 
  Jojo Letter Set
• 
  Jojo Letter Set
• 
  Jojo Letter Set
• 
  Jojo Letter Set
• 
  Stardust Crusaders Envelope
• 
  Diamond is Unbreakable Envelope
• 
  Golden Wind Envelope
• 
  JoJolion Envelope
• 
  Rohan Kishibe Envelope

• 
  JoJo Castella
• 
  JoJo Castella
• 
  JoJo Castella
• 
  JoJo Castella
• 
  kawarasenbei Biscuit
• 
  kawarasenbei Biscuit
• 
  Lelorero Candy
• 
  Back
• 
  Kagabo Rojicha
• 
  Team Bucciarati Chocolate
• 
  Team Bucciarati Chocolate
• 
  Team Bucciarati Chocolate
• 
  La Squadra Esecuzioni Chocolate
• 
  La Squadra Esecuzioni Chocolate
• 
  Tokyo cookies
• 
  Osaka cookies

• 
  Illustration Card Collection
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 
  JOJO×Mercedes me Luncheon Mat
• 
  JOJO×Mercedes me Luncheon Mat
• 
  JOJO×Mercedes me Acrylic Coaster
• 
  JOJO×Mercedes me Acrylic Coaster
• 
  JOJO×Mercedes me Acrylic Coaster
• 
  JOJO×Mercedes me Acrylic Coaster